Kayama Island Explained

Kayama Island
Local Name:嘉弥真島
Population:0 (Uninhabited)
Country:Japan
Highest Mount:62 ft (19 m)
Archipelago:Ryukyu Islands
Location:Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture
Area Km2:0.39

Kayama Island (Japanese: 嘉弥真島, Kayama-jima, Yaeyama: Kayama) is a small uninhabited island located in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] It situated 2 kilometers northeast of Kohama Island.

It is known for its rabbit population, numbering anywhere between 500 and 1,000.[2] Travel agencies offer tours to the island.

References

24.3636°N 123.9994°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kayama Island. 2020-07-29. VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2017-08-22. 10 Hidden Remote Islands In Okinawa For The Best Beach Experience!. 2020-07-29. Trip101. en.